Joeylea
I rewrote this article, slightly better, on my website:
http://garage.hotzat.com/PathIgnition.aspx
I also included how to rekey the rest of the locks to match the new ignition.
I got the parts at rockauto:
BECK/ARNLEY Part # 2011585
Key, Lock And Ignition Switch Assembly, Manual Transmission;
1 Per Car
$120.79
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1211982
I suggest you do it your self. Drilling out the old bolts are the biggest pain, but all you need is a drill.
And I think if you call rockauto, they will work with you to get the ignition to match your old key. They are pretty good. I have been very happy with their parts and service. They do not give me freebies to say that, but HEY ROCKAUTO, MAYBE YOU SHOULD, I NEED A FUEL PUMP!
Last, if they replace the ENTIRE LOCK ASSEMBLY - $120.00
and not just the switch - $32.00
then $380 is fine - IF THEY GUARANTEE,
IN WRITING, THAT THEY
FIX THE PROBLEM, not just replace whatever parts.
Good luck
Fishes